Description

This is responsible and professional work conducting legal research activities to assist county and circuit trial court judges and general magistrates in deciding rulings on a variety of case issues including pre-trial and trial motions, such as motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, and motions to strike; post-judgment (JNOV, new trial) and post-conviction relief motions (3.800, 3.850, 3.851, and 3.853); prisoner petitions; motions to suppress evidence; and various discovery motions. Work involves considerable interpretation and judgment in the analysis of legal issues in the area(s) of criminal, civil, appellate, juvenile, probate, family, domestic violence, and/or administrative law. Working contacts are established with judges and other trial court personnel. Work is performed under the general supervision of a senior staff attorney, and is reviewed in progress as required and upon completion.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited law school and member in good standing of the Florida Bar; some additional experience may be required.
• Knowledge of legal principles, statutory and case law, court rules and procedures.
• Knowledge of and ability to use word processing software such as WordPerfect and Word; must have sufficient typing ability to produce own memos, orders, etc.
• Ability to conduct legal research including a comprehensive knowledge of and ability to use legal publications and on-line services, such as Westlaw and/or Lexis.
• Ability to reason logically and analytically.
• Ability to grasp, comprehend, and analyze complex legal issues and complicated factual details.
• Ability to perform exacting work.
• Ability to communicate ideas and concepts effectively and succinctly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, impartiality and honesty in handling matters before the court.
• Ability to work effectively with others and/or to work independently.

Physical Demands

Work involves a significant amount of standing, walking, sitting, talking, listening, balancing, stooping, and reaching with hands and arms; must be able to transfer up to 10 pounds.